We (kids and I) are off to the Brookfield Zoo today. I received six guest tickets, so cost to me is $0. I will opt for free parking which isn't our normal convenient spot, but it is nice weather and exercise never hurt anyone. My kids love the $.69 freezie ice things at Speedway, so that will probably be their treat (versus at least $3 for one ice cream bar at the zoo).

My older daughter is taking over cooking one night a week. She and my mom made lasagna for dinner, she assembled at my mom's and baked here. My oldest son baked brownies for dessert. My mom picked up the ingredients so the cost was free. Family and food are two of my favorite things.

We also stopped at the library yesterday for more books and DVDs, etc. I signed oldest son up for a chess lesson next week (Free). Contemplating a yo-yo class for the younger boys, but might opt out of that due to a schedule conflict. Returned unused items from Cub Scout Camping Trip to Walmart for a credit back on debit card of $20.00.

I have $36 remaining until Friday. I've spent $70.25 on a fill up at Sam's Club, groceries and household were right at $100 (I ended up stocking up on snacks at CVS in order to get a $10 gas card - I used $9.50 in coupons toward that purchase), $65 was cash for the boys at the local annual fest in our town. So, it's looking fine on the money front.

How everyone is having a good day!